FLORIDA BUILDING COMMISSION

LEGISLATIVE TELECONFERENCE MEETING

May 12, 2014

10:00 AM

 

COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:

 

Dick Browdy, Chairman                                              Brian Langille

Steven Bassett                                                              Darrell Phillips

Bob Boyer                                                                   Frederick Schilling, Jr.

Oscar Calleja                                                               Jim Schock

Jay Carlson                                                                  Jim Stone

Nanette (Nan) Dean                                                     Brian Swope

Jeffery Gross                                                              

 

COMMISSIONERS NOT PRESENT:

 

Hamid Bahadori                                                          David Gilson

James Batts                                                                  Robert Hamberger

Don Brown                                                                  Beth Meyer

David Compton                                                           Brad Schiffer

Kevin Flanagan                                                            Drew Smith

Charles Frank                                                              Tim Tolbert

 

 

OTHERS PRESENT:

.

Ila Jones                                                                      Jim Richmond

Mo Madani                                                                  April Hammonds

Chris Burgwald                                                            Jim Hammers

 

 

Welcome:

 

Chairman Browdy opened the meeting at 10:00 am, EST, Monday, May 12, 2014.  He asked that Jim Richmond take roll for a quorum and once reached provide the group with the legislative update.

 

Role Call:

 

Jim Richmond called roll and a quorum was reached with 13 members on the call.

 

Approval of Agenda:

 

Chairman Browdy asked for motion to approve the agenda.  Commissioner Carlson enter motion to approve agenda, Commissioner Schock seconded the motion, the motion passed unanimously.

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Legislative Update:

 

Jim stated the session ended 5/2/14.

 

Jim provided the background and updates to Enrolled CS/HB 7147, Engrossed 2.  He detailed and provided prior background on Sections 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25-553.80, 26 and 27.

 

Jim advised the next step is presentation to the Governor.  He further explained the timelines and actions for this stage of the process.

 

Jim concluded the legislative update and asked if there were any questions or comments.

 

Chairman Browdy stated he feels the most significant change from an operational point of view is the opportunity for individuals who have questions with regard to the interpretation of the accessibility requirements of the Florida Building Code; specifically the chapter will have some venue to address those issues.

 

Jim stated he agreed that this will have an ongoing impact.  He said the code will need to be amended for a few of the changes.  Jim further stated this will benefit the industry providing clarity.  He covered the requirements of interpretation and results are consistent with the Federal guidelines.

 

Chairman Browdy stated that he does not want issues that could cause issues with the certification.

 

April Hammonds, Esq. provided the guidelines that she will be using and relayed her concerns on binding and nonbinding interpretations.  She did advise that the certification is moving along, it is just moving along slowly.

 

Chairman Browdy requested that Jim explain the $250,000 exclusion from the Bill for the Future Builders of America and how it is in the budget but not in the bill.

 

Jim explained the process and why this was not included in the bill, however did go through with the Department budget.  He further stated that there is also $200,000 for Mobile Code Training program which was included and is subject to Governor approval/signature.  Jim advised the Governor can line item veto on the Departmental Budget and could take several weeks.

 

Chairman Browdy asked if there were any comments or questions from the Commission.  There were none.

 

Chairman Browdy asked if there were any comments or questions from the Public.    There were none.

 

Adjournment: 

There being no further comments, Chairman Browdy adjourned the call at 10:32 am.